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Bistricë (river)
Bistricë (definite: Bistrica) is a river in southwestern Albania. It ends in the Ionian Sea. Etymology The name Bistrica comes from Slavic, meaning "clear (water)". Other toponyms including "Bistrica" in Balkan countries indicate the Slavic origin of the toponym. Geography Bistricë starts from Mali i Gjerë (also known as ''Sopot'') in Finiq municipality directing initially versus south-west. The main source is near Krongj ( "The Blue Eye" source), also gathering other sources from the nearby villages of Pecë, Kardhikaq, Velahovë, and other smaller brooks. It passes through Mesopotam and Finiq municipalities, parallel with the Sarandë-Gjirokastër road. Initially the river ended in Lake Butrint, which connects with the Ionian sea through the Vivar channel. In 1958, it was deviated to Çukë channel. The river is 25 km long. Economy and tourism The river is not navigable. There is an artificial lake with the same name ( sq, Liqeni i Bistricës) built on its basin, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syri I Kaltër
The "Blue Eye" ( sq, Syri i Kaltër) is a water spring and natural phenomenon occurring near the village of Muzinë in Finiq municipality, southern Albania. A popular tourist attraction, the clear blue water of the river can be seen from a depth of more than fifty metres. Divers have descended to fifty metres, but it is still unclear what the actual depth of the karst hole is. This phenomenon is also known as 'springs of Bistricë' as it is the initial water source of Bistricë river, 25 km long, which ends in the Ionian Sea south of Sarandë. The source stands at an altitude of 152 m and has a discharge rate of 18400 L/s. The immediate area is a Nature Monument and is characterized by oak and sycamore trees. In summer 2004, the source was temporarily dried up. In the summer of 2017 part of the location was burnt by wildfire. See also * Protected areas of Albania * Geography of Albania * Tourism in Albania Tourism in Albania has been a key element ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vivar Channel
Vivar, or Vivar del Cid, is a village of approximately 260 inhabitants,Vivar del Cid vivardelcid.com, Retrieved 19 March 2018 part of the municipality of Quintanilla Vivar, located away from , . Tradition holds that the village was the birthplace of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, El Cid, as first written in the Castilian epic poem '' Cantar de Mio Cid''. |
Rivers Of Albania
Albania has more than 152 rivers and streams, forming 8 large rivers flowing from southeast to northwest, mainly discharging towards the Adriatic coast. The rivers of Albania have a total annual flow rate of , or per year. A majority of the precipitation that falls on Albania, drains into the rivers and reaches the coast on the west without even leaving the country. In the north, only one small stream escapes Albania. In the south, an even smaller rivulet drains into Greece. Due to the topographical divide is east of the border with the Republic of North Macedonia. An extensive portion of the basin of the White Drin, basin is in the Dukagjin region, across the northeastern border with Kosovo. The Lake of Ohrid, Lake of Prespa and the Small Lake of Prespa on the southeast, as well as the streams that flow into them, drain into the Black Drin. The watershed divide in the south also dips nearly into Greece at one point. Several tributaries of the Vjosa River rise in that area. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hydroelectricity In Albania
Albania is the biggest producer of hydroelectric energy in the world by percentage (90% as of 2011) and by own production (100%). Albania aims to increase its hydroelectric energy production to 100%. Some of the projects underway include Skavica, which generates up to 350 MW, Devolli which generates up to 400 MW, Vjosa which generates up to 400 MW, Kalivaci and Ashta which both generate up to 48 MW, and Valbona and Tropojë, which both generate up to 40 MW. See also * Renewable energy in Albania *Solar power in Albania Renewable energy in Albania includes biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, and wind Wind is the natural movement of air or other gases relative to a planet's surface. Winds occur on a range of scales, from thunderstorm flows lastin ... References {{albania-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tourism In Albania
Tourism in Albania has been a key element to the country's economic activity and is constantly developing. It is characterized by its rich archaeological and cultural heritage dating back to the classical period when Illyrians and Ancient Greeks inhabited the region. Over the course of history, the territory of Albania was occupied and populated by Romans, Byzantines, Venetians and Ottomans. Notably the country features unspoiled beaches, mountainous landscapes, traditional cuisine, archaeological artifacts, unique traditions, low prices and the wild atmosphere of the countryside. The country lies in Southeastern Europe bordering Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south. The Mediterranean Sea with the Adriatic and Ionian Sea make up the entire west border of the country. The country's coastline length is about composed of both sandy and rocky beaches, bays, caves, cliffs, capes and lagoons. Although the coun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Lakes Of Albania
Albania is home to 247 natural lakes and more than 800 artificial lakes. The natural lakes, most of karstic or glacial origin, based on their origin, are classified as the following, 4 tectonic, 134 ice-dammed, 94 karst and 15 river. Lagoons are present along the coastal region. They occupy an area of . List of natural lakes Other smaller natural or glacial lakes include Lura Lakes, Lake Sheep, Lake Gistova, Lake Gramë, Lake Buni Jezercë, Lake Dash, Lake Sylbicë, Lake Dhënve, Lake Sope and Lake Malik, which was drained by government's decision. List of artificial lakes See also * Biodiversity of Albania * Climate of Albania * Geography of Albania * Protected areas of Albania References {{Authority control * Albania Albania ( ; sq, Shqipëri or ), or , also or . officially the Republic of Albania ( sq, Republika e Shqipërisë), is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is located on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas within the Medite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Rivers In Albania
Albania has more than 152 rivers and streams, forming 8 large rivers flowing from southeast to northwest, mainly discharging towards the Adriatic Sea, Adriatic coast. The rivers of Albania have a total annual Volumetric flow rate, flow rate of , or per year. A majority of the precipitation that falls on Albania, drains into the rivers and reaches the coast on the west without even leaving the country. In the north, only one small stream escapes Albania. In the south, an even smaller rivulet drains into Greece. Due to the topographical divide is east of the border with the Republic of North Macedonia. An extensive portion of the basin of the White Drin, basin is in the Dukagjin highlands, Dukagjin region, across the northeastern border with Kosovo. The Ohrid Lake, Lake of Ohrid, Prespa Lake, Lake of Prespa and the Small Prespa Lake, Small Lake of Prespa on the southeast, as well as the streams that flow into them, drain into the Black Drin. The watershed divide in the south also di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vurg
Vurg ( sq-definite, Vurgu; el, Βούργος ''Vourgos'' or Βούρκος ''Vourkos'') is a plain and region in the southern part of Vlorë County, southwestern Albania. Name The toponym means marshland, in both Albanian and Greek. Before bonification works in the Communism period, most of the Vurg area was covered with marshes. When it rained, the Kalasë and Bistricë (river), Bistrica rivers increased the marsh area even further. History At the Archaic Greece, archaic era of antiquity the winter pastures of the Vurg plain were controlled by the Ancient Epirote tribe of the Chaonians when the later reached their peak of power. The main city of the Chaonians, Phoenice was located at the center of the plain of Vurg. In the 14th-15th centuries, the area was under the control of Tocco family, Tocco, Zenevisi family, Zenebishi and Arianiti family, Arianiti families. In 1431, Vurg's field was part of the Sanjak of Albania in the Ottoman Empire. According to Ottoman register data, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hydroelectricity
Hydroelectricity, or hydroelectric power, is Electricity generation, electricity generated from hydropower (water power). Hydropower supplies one sixth of the world's electricity, almost 4500 TWh in 2020, which is more than all other Renewable energy, renewable sources combined and also more than nuclear power. Hydropower can provide large amounts of Low-carbon power, low-carbon electricity on demand, making it a key element for creating secure and clean electricity supply systems. A hydroelectric power station that has a dam and reservoir is a flexible source, since the amount of electricity produced can be increased or decreased in seconds or minutes in response to varying electricity demand. Once a hydroelectric complex is constructed, it produces no direct waste, and almost always emits considerably less greenhouse gas than fossil fuel-powered energy plants. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artificial Lake
A reservoir (; from French ''réservoir'' ) is an enlarged lake behind a dam. Such a dam may be either artificial, built to store fresh water or it may be a natural formation. Reservoirs can be created in a number of ways, including controlling a watercourse that drains an existing body of water, interrupting a watercourse to form an embayment within it, through excavation, or building any number of retaining walls or levees. In other contexts, "reservoirs" may refer to storage spaces for various fluids; they may hold liquids or gasses, including hydrocarbons. ''Tank reservoirs'' store these in ground-level, elevated, or buried tanks. Tank reservoirs for water are also called cisterns. Most underground reservoirs are used to store liquids, principally either water or petroleum. Types Dammed valleys Dammed reservoirs are artificial lakes created and controlled by a dam constructed across a valley, and rely on the natural topography to provide most of the basin of the r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lake Butrint
Lake Butrint ( sq, Liqeni i Butrintit) is a salt lagoon south of Saranda, Albania, located in direct proximity of the Ionian Sea. It is surrounded by dense forested hills, rocky coast and complemented by saltwater and freshwater marshlands. The lake has a length of and a width of , with a surface area of . The maximum depth of the lake is . At the south, the Vivari Channel connects the lagoon to the sea. Flora and fauna Butrint is particularly known for the diversity of flora and fauna. The southern portion of the lake is situated within the boundaries of Butrint National Park and has been recognised as a wetland of international importance by designation under the Ramsar Convention. The lake has been as well identified as an Important Bird and Plant Area, because it supports significant numbers of bird and plant species. See also * Butrinti * Butrint National Park * Venetian Acropolis Castle * Venetian Triangular Castle * Channel of Vivari * Geography of Albania * L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
